Private Patrol Operator Test Questions and Answers 2023
Graded A+
Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'?
The Director of Consumer Affairs
What is an "FQ Card'?
Firearms Qualification Card; exposed weapon carry
If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection services to the
public, What type of crime has been committed?
A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of offering PPO services
without a PPO license?
$10,000
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation?
If incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any
property which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch to protect
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating armored car
companies?
California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for?
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a crime?
Misdemeanor
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of crime?
Felony
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction?
Up to a year imprisonment
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction?
One year or more imprisonment
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What
punishment might that person receive?
For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a license, he/she can
not be issued a PPO license for what time period following the conviction?
One year
If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO services without a license,
he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what time period following this
second conviction?
Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old?
18 years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted?
Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be?
$250
, What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau?
Large license for wall and a pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau?
Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'?
No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for the good conduct
in the business of all of his/her employees, agents, and managers?
Yes
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an additional
fictitious business name?
Yes
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to change
the PPO's fictitious business name?
$75
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of information?
Company name, business address OR phone number, and license number
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does not contain the 3
required pieces of information
$250
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge?
Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while wearing a distinctive uniform
The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's security uniforms must bear
what 2 pieces of information?
The words "Private Security", and the name of the Private Patrol company by which the
person is employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO employees might
cause what fine to be assessed?
$250
Who must approve a PPO's badge design?
The Director of BSIS
What is the PPO applicant experience requirement?
At least one year of experience as a patrol-person, guard, or watchman, or the
equivalent
If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm', may they carry a .38
pistol if in uniform?
No
If a PPO or PPO employee discharges a firearm within the scope & course of
his/her duties, within how many days must a report of this be delivered in writing
to the director of BSIS?
7 days
How often is a PPO license renewed?
Every two years
If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration and is then
renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'?
50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25
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Who, at BSIS, 'shall administer and enforce the rules'?
The Director of Consumer Affairs
What is an "FQ Card'?
Firearms Qualification Card; exposed weapon carry
If a person without a PPO license offers security or protection services to the
public, What type of crime has been committed?
A misdemeanor violation of the B&P Code
What is the dollar fine for a misdemeanor violation of offering PPO services
without a PPO license?
$10,000
When, If ever, may a person licensed only as a PPO make an investigation?
If incidental to the theft, loss, embezzlement, misappropriation, concealment of any
property which he or she has been hired or engaged to watch to protect
What agencies other than BSIS are involved in regulating armored car
companies?
California Highway Patrol and Public Utilities
What do the initials 'B.S.I.S.' stand for?
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Carrying a gun concealed under a shirt is usually what type of a crime?
Misdemeanor
Carrying a set of 'brass knuckles' in your pocket is usually what type of crime?
Felony
How much imprisonment might come from a misdemeanor conviction?
Up to a year imprisonment
How much imprisonment might come from a felony conviction?
One year or more imprisonment
If a person knowingly hires an unlicensed person to provide PPO services, What
punishment might that person receive?
For this misdemeanor, a fine of $5000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year
If a person is convicted of providing PPO services without a license, he/she can
not be issued a PPO license for what time period following the conviction?
One year
If a person is convicted a second time of proving PPO services without a license,
he/she can not be issued a PPO license for what time period following this
second conviction?
Five years
An applicant for a PPO license must be at least how old?
18 years of age
Where must the PPO license be posted?
Posted in a conspicuous place in the principal place of business
If the PPO license is not properly posted, what might the fine be?
$250
, What two proofs of being licensed are sent to the PPO by the licensing bureau?
Large license for wall and a pocket card
What do the letters "Q.M" stands for on a PPO by licensing bureau?
Qualified Manager
Is a PPO license 'assignable'?
No
Is a licensee required to at all times be legally responsible for the good conduct
in the business of all of his/her employees, agents, and managers?
Yes
Can the licensing bureau allow a PPO to conduct business under an additional
fictitious business name?
Yes
What is the cost of obtaining an additional fictitious business name or to change
the PPO's fictitious business name?
$75
Every advertisement of PPO must contain what pieces of information?
Company name, business address OR phone number, and license number
What fine might be assessed if a PPO's advertisement does not contain the 3
required pieces of information
$250
When may a PPO or PPO's employees use a badge?
Only while engaged in guard or patrol work, and while wearing a distinctive uniform
The shoulder patch required to be worn on a PPO's security uniforms must bear
what 2 pieces of information?
The words "Private Security", and the name of the Private Patrol company by which the
person is employed
A violation of badge or shoulder patch rules by a PPO or PPO employees might
cause what fine to be assessed?
$250
Who must approve a PPO's badge design?
The Director of BSIS
What is the PPO applicant experience requirement?
At least one year of experience as a patrol-person, guard, or watchman, or the
equivalent
If a PPO or PPO employee has an FQ card that says '9mm', may they carry a .38
pistol if in uniform?
No
If a PPO or PPO employee discharges a firearm within the scope & course of
his/her duties, within how many days must a report of this be delivered in writing
to the director of BSIS?
7 days
How often is a PPO license renewed?
Every two years
If a guard registration is not renewed within 60 days of its expiration and is then
renewed, what is the 'delinquency fee'?
50% of the renewal fee, but not less than $25
